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Material Safety Data Sheet

Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous

Contact Information:
Sciencelab.com, Inc.
14025 Smith Rd.
Houston, Texas 77396

Catalog Codes: SLC4351

CAS#: 7758-98-7
RTECS: GL8800000
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous
CI#: Not applicable.

US Sales: 1-800-901-7247
International Sales: 1-281-441-4400
Order Online: ScienceLab.com

Synonym: Copper (II) Sulfate; Copper Sulfate

CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call:

1-800-424-9300

Chemical Name: Cupric Sulfate

International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887

Chemical Formula: CuSO4

For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients

Composition:
Name

CAS #

% by Weight

Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous

7758-98-7

100

Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 300 mg/kg [Rat.]. 960 mg/kg [Rat]. 369
mg/kg [Mouse].

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Potential Acute Health Effects: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to
kidneys, liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
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Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,
tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.

Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data

Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Points: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits: Not applicable.
Products of Combustion: Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not applicable.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks of explosion of the product in
presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards:
Anhydrous copper sulfate causes hydroxylamine to ignite. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes. Solutions are
acidic and can react with magnesium to evolve flammable hydrogen gas
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Nitromethanes and copper salts spontaneously form explosive materials

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on
the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large Spill:
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Be careful that the product is not present at a
concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Precautions:
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Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as metals, alkalis.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended
exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants
below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid
inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this
product.
Exposure Limits:
TWA: 1 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Inhalation TWA: 0.1 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Inhalation
TWA: 1 (mg/m3) from NIOSH InhalationConsult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state and appearance: Solid. (Powdered solid)
Odor: Pleasant.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: 159.6 g/mole
Color: Grayish white to greenish-white (Light.)
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: Decomposition temperature: 650C (1202F)
Melting Point: 590C (1094F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: 3.6 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water, methanol.
Solubility:
Easily soluble in hot water. Soluble in cold water, methanol. Insoluble in ethanol. Readily dissolves in aqueous ammonia and
excess metal cyanides, with formation of complexes. Solubility in water: 243 g/l @ 0 deg. C; 75.4 g/100 ml @ 100 deg. C.
Solubility in methanol: 1.04 g/100 ml @ 18 deg. C

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Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data

Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Excess heat (high temperatures), incompatible materials, exposure to air
Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with metals, alkalis.
Corrosivity:
Extremely corrosive in presence of aluminum. Highly corrosive in presence of steel. Slightly corrosive in presence of stainless
steel(304), of stainless steel(316).
Special Remarks on Reactivity:
Air Sensitive. Solutions of hyprobromite are decomposed by powerful catalytic action of cupric ions, even as impurities.
Incompatible with finely powdered metals, hydroxylamine, magnesium, acetylene, Sodium Hypobromite, and nitromethane.
May react with acetylene to form dangerous acetylides. Can be corrosive to most ferrous based metals.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity:
Corrosive to finely powdered metals. Very corrosive to plain steel. Severe corrosive effect on brass and bronze
Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 300 mg/kg [Rat.].
Chronic Effects on Humans:
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals:
Lowest Published Lethal Dose: LDL [Human] - Route: Oral; Dose: 50 mg/kg LDL [Man] - Route: Oral; Dose: 857 mg/kg LDL
[Woman] - Route: Oral; Dose: 47.3 mg/kg
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans:
May affect genetic material based on animal data. May cause adverse reproductive effects and birth defects (teratogenic)
based on animal test data. May cause cancer based on animal test data
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin burns. It may cause and itching allergic
eczema. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. May cause eye burns. It may cause conjunctivitis, corneal discoloration, ulceration
and turbidity of the cornea. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract (nose, throat, lung) irritation with coughing and wheezing.
May cause ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum if inhaled in excessive quantities. Burning copper sulfate may
result in irritating and poisonous gases which may irritate the respiratory tract and lungs, and may cause fume metal fever
which is characterized by flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May
cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste, burning sensation in the stomach or
epigastrum, abdominal pain, and possible gastrointestinal tract bleeding. May affect metabolism(metabolic acidosis), liver (liver
damage, jaundice), blood (Methemoglobin, hemalytic anemia), urinary system (kidney damage, hematuria, hemoglobinuria,
albuminuria), behavior/nervous systems (somnolence, tremor, psychosis, muscle weakness, coma), cardiovascular system
(lowering of blood pressure, dysthrythmia). Oral mucosa, vomitus, stools, and saliva may be stained blue or green following
ingestion. Aspiration pneumonia may develop following emesis and CNS depression. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Skin:
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause thickening of the skin.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity:
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Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 0.1 ppm 48 hours [Goldfish]. 0.1 mg/l 96 hours [Rainbow Trout]. 2.5 mg/l 96 hours [Rainbow
Trout].
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation:
If released to soil, copper sulfate may leach to groundwater, be partly oxidized, or bind to humic materials, clay, or hydrous
of iron and manganese. In water, it will bind to carbonates as well as humic materials, clay and hydrous oxides of iron and
manganese. Copper is accumulated by plants and animals, but it does not appear to biomagnify from plants to animals. This
lack of biomagnification appears common with heavy metals. In air, copper aerosols (in general) have a residence time of 2 to
10 days in an unpolluted atmosphere and 0.1 to >4 in a polluted, urban areas.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal:
Copper dusts or mist or copper compounds may be disposed of in Group III sealed containers in a secure sanitary landfill.
Copper containing soluble wastes can be concentrated through the use of ion exchange, reverse osmosis, or evaporators to
the point where copper can be electrolytically removed and sent to a reclaiming firm. If recovery is not feasible, the copper
can be precipitated through the use of caustics and the sludge depositied in a chemical waste landfill. Be sure to consult with
authorities (waste regulators). Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
regulations.

Section 14: Transport Information

DOT Classification: CLASS 9: Miscellaneous hazardous material.
Identification: : Environmentally hazardous substance, n.o.s. (Cupric Sulfate) UNNA: 3077 PG: III
Special Provisions for Transport:
additional markings "Marine Pollutant" - required for bulk shipments. The words "Marine Pollutant" must be entered on the
shipping paper in association iwth the basic DOT description for bulk shipments.

Section 15: Other Regulatory Information

Federal and State Regulations:
Connecticut hazardous material survey.: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous Illinois chemical safety act: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous
New York release reporting list: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous Pennsylvania RTK: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous Massachusetts RTK:
Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous Massachusetts spill list: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous New Jersey: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous New
Jersey spill list: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous Louisiana RTK reporting list: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous California Director's List of
Hazardous Substances: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous TSCA 8(b) inventory: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous SARA 313 toxic chemical
notification and release reporting: Copper compounds CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Cupric Sulfate, anhydrous: 10 lbs.
(4.536 kg)
Other Regulations: OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC):
R22- Harmful if swallowed. R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. R50/53- Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S22- Do not breathe dust. S60- This material and its container must be disposed
of as hazardous waste. S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.
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HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 2
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Splash goggles.

Section 16: Other Information

References:
-The Sigma-Aldrich Library of Chemical Safety Data, Edition II. -Hawley, G.G.. The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11e ed.,
New York N.Y., Van Nostrand Reinold, 1987.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
Created: 10/09/2005 05:01 PM
Last Updated: 05/21/2013 12:00 PM
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